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Our mission is to support and coordinate global directory services for small to medium Japanese companies. We believe that companies with unique technological advantages will develop valuable self-branded products. These products will be highly successful to the global marketplace.

Toyota Forklifts Celebrates 50th Anniversary In The United States

COLUMBUS, Ind., Sept. 19, 2017 — Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. (TMHU), commemorated the 50th anniversary of the first Toyota forklift sold in the U.S. with a special event for dealers, associates, dignitaries and media at its U.S. forklift headquarters in Columbus, Indiana. The company, which holds the title as the number one forklift in North America, sold its first U.S. forklift to a grape farmer in Fresno, California, in 1967. Fifty years later, Toyota proudly displays that forklift at its Columbus campus as a reminder to visitors of the brand’s quality and longevity.

FANUC America Announces Winners of Advanced Automation Challenge 2.0

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — FANUC America Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of robotics, CNC systems and factory automation today announced that Madison Area Technical College (Madison College) is the first place winner of its Automation Challenge 2.0, a nation-wide contest for high school and college students. The challenge requires participating schools to design an automation project that relates to a real-world manufacturing application.

Casio and Adopt the Arts Give the Gift of Music to Los Angeles-Area School

LOS ANGELES and DOVER, N.J., Sept. 14, 2017 — School is back in session and with that comes the start of music classes and lessons for many students. Casio America, Inc., a leading electronic musical instrument provider, is dedicated to providing budding musicians of all levels with the instruments they need to foster a love and appreciation of music. This month, Casio teamed up with Adopt the Arts (ATA) to gift Rosewood Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles, California with more than two dozen Casio SA-46 mini keyboards for the program’s new keyboard classes starting this year.

The House Of Suntory Whisky Proudly Introduces The Yamazaki® Mizunara Cask 2017 Edition™

CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2017 — For more than three generations, the master blenders at Suntory Whisky, the founding house of Japanese Whisky, have devoted themselves to pursuing the harmony of Japanese nature and craftsmanship.

BANGKOK, Sept. 12, 2017 — Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha welcomed Mr. Hiroshige Seko, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Investment (METI) on Sept. 11, who led a mission of 570-high level Japanese business people and economic organisations to visit Thailand on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of Thailand-Japan diplomatic relations celebration.

Japanese companies, located USA, are donating to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

Post: Sep 1, 2017Update: Sep 22, 2017

According to ABC News, the cost to rebuild areas devastated by Hurricane Harvey is rising and already on track to shatter records. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has said that the cost of Harvey could require federal support “far in excess” of $125 billion.

Hundreds of Thousands of New Yorkers and Visitors Enjoy TOTO’s Sustainable, High-Design Plumbing Products in Bryant Park’s Posh Public Restrooms

MORROW, Ga., Aug. 31, 2017 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $4.9 billion in annual sales, announced today that this summer more than 375,000 New Yorkers and visitors have experienced its sustainable, high-design plumbing products in Bryant Park’s newly renovated luxury public restrooms, which opened in late April.

HI-CHEW Renovates New Field For El Toro High School Softball Program

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2017 – Today HI-CHEW, the sensationally chewy, long-time #1 soft candy in Japan and new American favorite, unveiled its latest project: the renovation of the El Toro High School softball field, home of The Chargers in Lake Forest, California. With HI-CHEW’s U.S. headquarters based nearby the Lake Forest area, the company has been longtime supporters of the local community and heard of the need for a field renovation due to wear and tear over time.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2017 – Nagase America Nagase America announced today that it has acquired US-based specialty chemicals distributor Fitz Chem Corporation. This acquisition advances the strategy of the NAGASE Group (NAGASE) for growth in the specialty chemicals market in the United States.

New mega-complex project approved near Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda

A Japan-led consortium has officially obtained permission to build a large-scale mixed-development project at the intersection of Shwedagon Pagoda Road and U Wisara Road in Yangon.

Development of the US$332.5 million project will begin this year on the former site of the military museum across 16,000 sq m of land. It will comprise a high-grade office building, commercial facilities and a luxury hotel occupying a total floor space of approximately 92,000 sq m.

Woman makes living with imported Japanese beads

Living in Gaziantep, 43-year-old Fatma Öztop’s love for Japanese beads led her to pursue making a living through “miyuki,” or Japanese beads, after attending a jewelry design course three years ago. Selling her products in a business that she launched with her partner one year ago, Öztop is working to make her products popular through social media promotions of her brand, which she named after her children.

TOKYO, August 18, 2017 – On August 17, 2017 (local time), Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (“Ajinomoto Co.”) acquired an additional 50% of the stock of Kükre A.Ş., a food company in Turkey, for approximately 181 million Turkish Lira (TRY) (approximately JPY 5.7 billion*) and made it a wholly owned subsidiary. With this acquisition, Ajinomoto Co. will accelerate business expansion in Turkey with the intention of further strengthening its operations in the Middle East.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. to Newly Enter the Powdered Drinks Market in India with the First Rollout of Its Blendy Brand outside Japan

TOKYO, August 10, 2017 – Ajinomoto India Private Limited, an affiliate of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (“Ajinomoto Co.”) will newly enter the powdered drinks market in India with the start of sales of Blendy 3 in 1 1 powdered drinks (coffee and masala chai) in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India in mid-August. This will be the first rollout of the brand outside Japan since Ajinomoto Co. acquired the trademark rights for Blendy 2 on November 1, 2016.

Japanese consortium breaks Central Expressway impasse

The long-drawn impasse in the commencement of the third section of the Central Expressway (CE III) has ended with the Sri Lanka Government’s decision to allow two Japanese companies to form a consortium to carry out construction work.

HondaJet Ranks as Most-delivered Jet in its Category During First Half of 2017

Date: Aug 16, 2017Source: http://hondanews.com

Aug 16, 2017 – GREENSBORO, N.C. – Honda Aircraft Company today announced that the HondaJet was the most-delivered jet in its category for the first half of 2017, as reported by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Tokimeite in Mayfair: Chef Murata’s take on Kaiseki cuisine

It makes sense for chef Yoshihiro Murata to have his restaurant in Mayfair, the home of Japanese fine dining. London’s poshest neighbourhood counts on world-famous establishments such as Araki, Umu and Nobu, which boast five michelin stars; many would find it intimidating, not Murata, though, who holds seven stars between Kyoto and Tokyo.

Commencement of Demonstration for Microgrid System Using Photovoltaic (PV) Power Generation in India

- Demonstration Aims to Verify Provision of Reliable Power Supply and System Effectiveness -

NEDO, Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Systems, Ltd. and ITOCHU Corporation, in cooperation with the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Ltd. (DMICDC) under the Japan-India Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project, have begun a demonstration of a microgrid system designed to provide reliable power using PV power generation technology.

P46-B Davao bypass road construction to start Q1

DAVAO CITY — Construction of the P46-billion Davao City bypass road project, which will be partly financed by a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is scheduled to start within the first quarter next year, according to a city official.

Our next car should be developed in India by Indian engineers: Kenichi Ayukawa, MD, Maruti Suzuki

When Kenichi Ayukawa, 62, managing director of Maruti Suzuki, picked up the reins at India’s largest selling automaker in April 2013, the challenge was daunting. With Maruti sitting pretty with a 42% market share, analysts reckoned that Ayukawa’s tenure would be a success if he staved off any erosion in the leader’s fat slice of the pie. Ayukawa did better.